have a chip on one's shoulder
phrase. holding a grudge or grievance; seem to be angry all the time for being treated unfairly
"Victor Cruz is an undrafted football player who plays every game with a chip on his shoulder for New York Giants."
"The boy grew up very poor, and always disliked rich people, he has a chip on his shoulder whenever he meets someone who is wealthy."
"I had a chip on my shoulder about immigrants until I moved to another country."
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